Argentine Formula 1 driver who became the first Argentine to score F1 points since 1982, racing for Williams from 2024 and rising through junior formulas.
Franco Colapinto is an Argentine Formula One driver who burst onto the scene with Williams in 2024, impressing with his speed and racecraft during a brief mid-season stint. The first Argentine driver to compete in Formula One since 2001, his arrival reignited passion for the sport in Argentina. His performances earned him consideration for multiple seats for 2025 and established him as one of the sport's most exciting young talents.
Being the first Argentine F1 driver since Gastón Mazzacane
How They Played
Aggressive wheel-to-wheel racer with strong overtaking ability
Lasting Impact
Youngest Argentine F1 driver and first to score points since the 1980s
Career Honours
- Formula 3 Asian Championship Certified by FIA - Race Winner 2021
- Formula Regional European Championship - Race Winner 2022
- Formula 2 Championship Rookie of the Year 2023
- Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine - Race Winner 2023
- FIA Formula 2 Championship - Feature Race Winner 2024 (Silverstone)
- Williams F1 Driver - Formula 1 debut 2024 (Italian Grand Prix, Monza)
- Formula 4 UAE Championship Race Winner 2021
- British Formula 4 Championship - Podium finisher 2021
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| Drivex School (F4 Spanish Championship - partial) | 2018 | 4 |
| FA Racing by Drivex (F4 Spanish Championship) | 2019 | 16 |
| Drivex (Formula European Masters - guest) | 2019 | 2 |
| Kiwi Motorsport (Toyota Racing Series) | 2020 | 15 |
| MP Motorsport (Formula Renault Eurocup) | 2020 | 16 |
| MP Motorsport (Formula Regional European Championship) | 2021 | 20 |
| G-Drive Racing (Asian Le Mans Series) | 2021 | 4 |
| G-Drive Racing (European Le Mans Series / Le Mans 24H) | 2021 | 5 |
| Van Amersfoort Racing (FIA Formula 3) | 2022 | 18 |
| MP Motorsport (FIA Formula 3) | 2023 | 18 |
| MP Motorsport (FIA Formula 2 - partial 2023) | 2023 | 2 |
| MP Motorsport (FIA Formula 2) | 2024 | 12 |
| Williams Racing (Formula 1) | 2024 | 9 |
| BWT Alpine F1 Team (Formula 1 - Reserve/Race) | 2025–2026 | — |
| Career Total | — | 141 |